Hey all, I have been straight shaving now for about a week. I know I know, I am a serious veteran . Anyway, I am having a few issues that I am hoping you could help me with.

First: I am cutting myself under my nose and chin no matter how careful I try to be. Anyone else have this problem and able to get past it?

Second: After my shave my skin is SUPER DRY. I am currently using Nivia after-shave balm. I know its not the regular straight razor after shaves that are popular but it's what I have right now. I don't know if that is contributing to it.

Thanks in advance for any help you can offer!